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The latest adaptation of The Color Purple fails its lead character

The Oscar-tipped new hit movie based on Alice Walker’s award-winning novel is frustratingly coy about the queerness of its protaganist

The Guardian - US · Jan 2, 2024

The Color Purple’s Fantasia Barrino Reveals She Actually 'Hated' Being In The Broadway Show

Fantasia Barrino admits she “hated” being part of Broadway’s The Color Purple and explained why that was the case.

Cinemablend · Jan 2, 2024

Wonka Tops Box Office as Hollywood Closes Out Strong

Hollywood ends 2023 on a mixed note, with Wonka reclaiming the top spot at the box office, while total ticket sales fall billion short of pre-pandemic l...

I Loved Shug And Celie's Romantic Relationship In 2023's The Color Purple, And The Author Of The Book Explained Why She Did Too

Shug and Celie's romantic relationship is wonderful in 2023's The Color Purple, and the book's author, Alice Walker, loved it.

Cinemablend · Dec 29, 2023

‘I Didn’t Know Anything About Checking Your Money’: Fantasia Gets Real About Her Post-American Idol Struggles

Fantasia Barrino speaks honestly about how hard her life was after American Idol.

Cinemablend · Dec 29, 2023

Danielle Brooks Had the Best Reaction To Obama's 'Favorite Movies of 2023' Addition

The former president updated his yearly list to include "The Color Purple."

Marie Claire · Dec 29, 2023

'The Color Purple' Star Fantasia Barrino Says She “Lost Everything” After Winning ‘American Idol’

"I just trusted and believed everybody that came into my life.”

Marie Claire · Dec 28, 2023

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Is There Beef Between Oprah And The Ladies On The View? What's Reportedly Going On As Rumors Swirl

Did Oprah snub Whoopi and Co.? Here's why sources are claiming The View hosts are 'pissed' at the mogul.

Cinemablend · Dec 27, 2023

The Color Purple Returns: A Grand Musical with Bold Imagination

Get ready for the grand, magical reimagination of The Color Purple! Join the phenomenal cast as they bring Alice Walker's iconic story to life on the big s...

Finding new dimensions, sisterhood, and healing in ‘The Color Purple’

It’s not a secret that Fantasia Barrino did not want to play Celie again

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2023

Powerful ‘Color Purple’ balances heavy drama with exhilarating musical numbers

Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks lead the impressive ensemble playing resilient women who persevere in an unforgiving world.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

The 10 best movies of 2023: ‘Oppenheimer’ made with detailed care that no film can match

The year also brought standout titles about murders of Native Americans, Michael Jordan’s Nike deal and a doll leaving her pink wonderland.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023

Movie Review: 'The Color Purple' is a stirring big-screen musical powered by its spectacular cast

Exuberant performances from a cast led by Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023

From American Idol To The Color Purple: 6 Big Moments From Fantasia Barrino’s Career So Far

From her days on American Idol to leading The Color Purple, here are six big moments in Fantasia Barrino's career.

Cinemablend · Dec 21, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023

The Color Purple review – a heartfelt new version supercharged by a powerhouse cast

The rough edges of Steven Spielberg’s 1985 adaptation have been softened but the evocative energy of this movie-musical’s three female leads is magical

Marie Claire · Dec 15, 2023

Fantasia Barrino is Owning Her “Comeback Moment” With Impeccable Style

The former "American Idol" star is dominating the fashion game ahead of her "The Color Purple" debut.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 2023

Golden Globe nominations: ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ vie in multiple categories

Awards are attempting to come back from scandal, will announce winners on TV in January.

Latin Times · Dec 11, 2023

The 2024 Golden Globe Nominations Amidst Reforms and New Categories

Here are the nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards. The ceremony will be held on January 7 and broadcasted on CBS and Paramount +.

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Cinemablend · Dec 9, 2023

American Idol’s Paula Abdul Recalls The Sweet Way She Helped Fantasia Ahead Of Her Audition

American Idol judge Paula Abdul recalled the sweet way she helped Fantasia before her final audition.

Cinemablend · Nov 17, 2023

The Color Purple Has Screened, See What People Are Saying About The Remake Of The Iconic Musical

The Color Purple, starring Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks has screened, and people are taking to social media with their first responses.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2023

Meghan says she is ‘thrilled’ about return to Hollywood as she appears on red carpet in Los Angeles

Meghan teases upcoming Archewell Productions projects at the Variety Power of Women event in Los Angeles

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023

Holiday Movie Preview 2023: 10 movies Roeper can’t wait to see

Will you spend your multiplex time with wrestlers, rowers, Ferrari or Beyoncé?

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023

Oprah says Fantasia’s own trauma from abuse was healed by ‘The Color Purple,’ calls film ‘a revival for joy’

Oprah Winfrey is singing the praises of Fantasia Barrino, one of the stars of the upcoming movie musical “The Color Purple” — a new take on the Broadway hit based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel of the same name.

Los Angeles Times · May 23, 2023

Fantasia Barrino, Halle Bailey shine in new trailer for re-imagined 'The Color Purple'

Dear God, it's here: Warner Bros. released the first official trailer for "The Color Purple" on Monday.

WhatToWatch · Apr 26, 2023

The Color Purple musical: release date, cast, plot and everything we know about the movie

Get ready to unwrap The Color Purple musical as it makes its Christmas debut. Here's everything we know about the film.

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